Alzheimer’s disease is the most frequent form of dementia, and it is both cruel and tragically common. The world’s slowest, most painful disappearing act affects 5.7 million Americans — and with the large boomer generation reaching age 65 and beyond, that number is projected to more than double in the next 30 years. Care for those with Alzheimer’s is both labor and time intensive, and the economic burden of the disease is predicted to reach a trillion dollars by mid-century, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
All that money and suffering has attracted a lot of research into the disease. However, so far, the results have been beyond disappointing. A class of drugs called “acetylcholinesterase inhibitors” offer marginal functional improvements, but that’s been it. Things are starting to change, though.
If you’re wearing a smartwatch or other device that tracks your activity—miles run, calories burned, weight lost—you’re not alone.
Whether you’re biking to improve your health or walking to lose weight, the information generated is fairly personal, as is the login information you use on the various apps and accounts that track your data. So just how secure is that health data your smartwatch collects?
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Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion
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In life we often hear of people answering a call to serve. Sgt. First Class Chester Desiderio answered two such calls. The first as a member of the Hawaii Army National Guard. The second as a Police Officer with the Honolulu Police Department.
“As a policeman I serve my community” Desiderio said. “I love interacting with everyday people and making a difference either as a mediator or by minimizing crime.”
Within the Guard he serves as the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer at the Joint Operations Center.
“I love coordinating with different people between both Air Guard and Army Guard” said Desiderio. “Working on projects while being able to have good relationships with higher commands. Taking care of the Hawaii National Guard.”
As with the rest of the world he has faced some difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Adjusting to social distancing and ensuring I keep everyone safe” said Desiderio. “Both at home and at work.”
His situation during these times is unique; most Guardsmen who wear the dual hat as a service member have been called to their duties as police officers; however Desiderio was already on orders when the pandemic hit and he has been retained on Guard status to aide in the response efforts. His service record is what makes him an asset during these times.
“Multiple deployments to the Middle East made me realize there are bigger things outside of my normal day to day life; they made me a better person” said Desiderio. “Helped me better understand the struggles of other people. Realizing that there are some things you can’t take for granted.”
His message for the communities in Hawaii is simple.
“Stay safe and god bless.”
Retirement planning is all about numbers. It centers around one question: Do my financial assets — pension, 401(k)s/IRAs, Social Security, property, sale of a business, etc. — provide enough income to fund my desired retirement lifestyle?
At least, that is what most people think. But ask any retiree, and they will likely tell you that it is only half the story. You’ll need enough money to get by, of course, but you don’t have to be super wealthy to be happy. In fact, life satisfaction tops out at an annual salary of $95,000, on average, according to a study by psychologists from Purdue University. Enough money to never have to worry about going broke or paying for medical care is important. But money is not the only or most important piece of a fulfilling retirement.
So, once you have a retirement plan in place, it is essential to focus on all those things money cannot buy. Here are seven non-financial assets that studies show can improve life satisfaction in retirement.
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website
If you’ve been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, you may be contacted by a contact tracer or public health worker from your state or local health department in an effort to help slow the spread of the disease. Here’s what to know if you get a call:
Dear Savvy Senior: I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months, and would like to know how Medicare covers vision services? I currently have vision insurance through my employer but will lose it when I retire.
From the Images of Old Hawaii website
On August 21, 1935, Alfred W Smith landed his single-seated monoplane about a mile north of Kailua, the first airplane ground landing ever made in Kona.
By the late-1930s, there was a public push to provide an airport at Kailua, Kona. An area parallel to the beach, previously used for small aircraft operations, and known as Kailua Airstrip, was determined to be the only suitable area in the vicinity. It was located about 1½-miles northwest of the Kona Inn.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawai’i Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the August 1960 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Hawaii National Guard Association Meeting
* Kūkā‘ilimoku Celebrates 1st Anniversary
* New Fighter Pilots Transfer to the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
Review the entire August 1960 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue
Familiar names this issue: Toshiyuki “Toshi” Watabayashi, Louis Perry.
There is a brief mention of A3C Stanley Tanouye returning from basic training. After a career as a music teacher, he established the Chozen-ji Temple in Kalihi Valley.
From the Images of Old Hawaii website
The Hawaiʻi Admission Act was signed into law on March 18, 1959; Hawaiʻi became the 50th State on August 21, 1959.
Statehood is celebrated annually on the third Friday in August to commemorate the anniversary of the 1959 admission of Hawaiʻi into the Union.
On June 27, 1959, Hawaiʻi registered voters voted on three propositions related to Statehood (there was a 93.6% voter turnout for the General election:)
Shall the following propositions, as set forth in Public Law 86-3 entitled “An Act to provide for the admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union” be adopted?
Earlier Retiree News posts about Admissions Day:
Both Aloha and Hawaiian Airlines had many different types of aircraft in use over the years.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2002, the results of the FY03 ANG Line and Health Professionals – Captains, Majors, & Lieutenant Colonels Selection Board were released. Several went on to become colonels.
Unit assignments and designations are as they were in 2002.
To Major:
Mark E. Kloetzel, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron
Garret G. Miyagawa, 154th Medical Group
Antonio A. J. Querubin, 291st Combat Communication Squadron
To Lieutenant Colonel:
Joseph C. Damiani, Hq, 154th Wing
Timothy H. Fujino, Hq, 154th Operations Group
Jan Sue Heverly, 154th Aircraft Generation Squadron
Scott W. Hoadley, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron
Edgar S. Kimsey, 204th Airlift Squadron
Thomas K .L. Mau, 199th Weather flight
Morris S. Miyose, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron
Martin P. Moerschell, Hq, 201st combat Communications Group
Kenneth R. Sussel, 199th Fighter Squadron
Craig T. Swaby, 199th Fighter Squadron
Gary L. Thomas, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron
Randall Tom, Hq, Hawaii Air National Guard
James T. Yuki, 204th Airlift Squadron
They went on to assume key leadership positions in the HIANG.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the August 1968 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron Recognized
* Richie Kunichika and Rex Hitchcock Deploy to Palace Alert
* 199th Fighter Squadron News
* Promotions – includes Craig Harimoto, Kenneth Hasegawa
From the Richland Washington Police Twitter feed
Driving through town or parked at your residence. What are you advertising?
Thanks to Gordon Lau for sharing this thought provoking post
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